The San Francisco 49ers announced that they have signed the following six of their eight draft picks.
- WR De'Zhaun Stribling, Mississippi
- RB Kaelon Black, Indiana
- OT Carver Willis, Washington
- CB Ephesians Prysock, Washington
- LB Jaden Dugger, Louisiana
- OT Enrique Cruz, Kansas
Additionally, the team announced the signings of the following seven undrafted free agents, all of which were previously reported.
- TE Khalil Dinkins, Penn State
- DL Bryson Eason, Tennessee
- WR Wesley Grimes, North Carolina State
- DL Mikail Kamara, Indiana
- WR Will Pauling, Notre Dame
- S Jalen Stroman, Notre Dame
- DL James Thompson Jr., Illinois
All rookie contracts for the draft picks are set at four years under the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Only first-round picks are eligible for a fifth-year team option, which does not apply to any of the 49ers' selections this year.
WR De'Zhaun Stribling
The 49ers selected Stribling in the second round with the No. 33 overall pick. He joins a revamped 49ers wide receiver room that includes new additions Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, along with returning wideout Ricky Pearsall, as San Francisco reshaped its passing attack this offseason.
According to OverTheCap, Stribling's four-year deal is worth approximately $13.53 million. The contract includes a signing bonus of about $6.3 million and carries an estimated 2026 salary-cap hit of roughly $2.5 million.
After posting 1,073 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns during his first two seasons at Washington State, he transferred to Oklahoma State, where he delivered a career-best 882 receiving yards in 2024, per Sports Reference.
In his lone season at Ole Miss in 2025, Stribling recorded 55 receptions for 811 yards and six touchdowns, helping the Rebels reach the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.
RB Kaelon Black
The 49ers selected Black in the third round with the No. 90 overall pick. He joins a crowded 49ers running back room that features superstar Christian McCaffrey, Jordan James, Isaac Guerendo, and Patrick Taylor.
According to OverTheCap, Black's four-year deal is worth approximately $6.86 million. It includes a signing bonus of about $1.45 million and carries a 2026 salary-cap hit of roughly $1.25 million.
Black finished his six-year collegiate career at James Madison and Indiana with 2,261 rushing yards, 473 receiving yards, and 22 total touchdowns, per Sports Reference.
His breakout season came in 2025 at Indiana, when he posted a career-high 1,040 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns while helping the Hoosiers capture a College Football Playoff National Championship.
OT Carver Willis
The 49ers selected Willis in the fourth round with the No. 127 overall pick. Although he primarily played tackle in college, Willis is expected to transition to the interior at the NFL level. The 49ers are giving him an opportunity to compete for the left guard job, currently the only unsettled position on San Francisco's offensive line.
According to OverTheCap, Willis' four-year deal is worth approximately $5.47 million. It includes a signing bonus of about $1.09 million and carries a 2026 salary-cap hit of roughly $1.16 million.
Willis appeared in 45 games over six seasons at Kansas State and Washington. He started primarily at right tackle for Kansas State before moving to left tackle during his time with Washington.
During his final collegiate season in 2025, Willis started 10 games and earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors. He allowed just two sacks while committing four penalties.
CB Ephesians Prysock
The 49ers selected Prysock in the fourth round with the No. 139 overall pick. He joins a cornerback group that includes outside starters Deommodore Lenoir and Renardo Green, with Upton Stout manning the nickel role. San Francisco also added veterans Nate Hobbs and Jack Jones in free agency, further strengthening the secondary.
According to OverTheCap, Prysock's four-year deal is worth approximately $5.18 million. It reportedly includes a signing bonus of $802,896 and carries a 2026 salary-cap hit of roughly $1.09 million.
Prysock split four collegiate seasons between Arizona and Washington. In 49 career games (42 starts), he totaled 170 tackles, 20 passes defensed, and two interceptions, per Sports Reference.
During his senior season at Washington in 2025, he earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten honors after recording 48 tackles and seven passes defensed while helping the Huskies reach the College Football Playoff semifinals.
LB Jaden Dugger
The 49ers selected Dugger in the fifth round with the No. 154 overall pick. He adds developmental depth to a 49ers linebacker unit led by All-Pro Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw, giving San Francisco another young piece to develop within its defensive rotation.
According to OverTheCap, Prysock's four-year deal is worth approximately $4.89 million. It reportedly includes a signing bonus of $512,204 and carries a 2026 salary-cap hit of roughly $1.01 million.
Dugger split his collegiate career between Georgetown and Louisiana, finishing with 222 total tackles, 21 tackles for loss, and eight sacks across four seasons.
During an impressive 2025 campaign at Louisiana, he earned first-team All-Sun Belt honors after leading the team with 125 tackles (64 solo) and recording an interception.
OT Enrique Cruz
The 49ers selected Cruz in the fifth round with the No. 179 overall pick. At 6-foot-6 and 313 pounds, Cruz brings prototypical size for an NFL offensive tackle. While he is not expected to make an immediate impact, he will have time to develop behind established starters Trent Williams and Colton McKivitz.
According to OverTheCap, Cruz's four-year deal is worth approximately $4.77 million. It reportedly includes a signing bonus of $386,148 and carries a 2026 salary-cap hit of $981,537.
Cruz played collegiately at Syracuse and Kansas, starting 30 games at both right and left tackle across his career.
During his 2025 senior season at Kansas, Cruz started all 12 games at right tackle and earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors after allowing just two sacks on the year.
Undrafted Player Bios
The 49ers Communications staff provided the following rundowns for the undrafted free agent signings.
TE Khalil Dinkins
6-4, 251, Penn State
Appeared in 49 games (22 starts) during 5 years at Penn State (2021-25) and registered 37 recepts. for 399 yds. and 7 TDs. In 2025, appeared in 12 games (7 starts) and tallied 14 recepts. for 167 yds. and 2 TDs, earning Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors. In 2024, appeared in 15 games (6 starts) and finished with 14 recepts. for 122 yds. and 2 TDs. In 2023, appeared in 12 games and registered 5 recepts. for 57 yds. and 2 TDs. In 2022, appeared in 10 games and recorded 4 recepts. for 53 yds. and 1 TD. Redshirted in 2021. Born 5/29/02 in Wexford, PA.
DL Bryson Eason
6-2, 323, Tennessee
Appeared in 61 games (34 starts) over 6 seasons at Tennessee (2020-25) and finished with 105 tackles, 22.0 TFLs, 5 PDs, 4.5 sacks and 1 FF. In 2025, started in all 13 games he appeared in and tallied 31 tackles, 4.5 TFLs and 3 PDs. In 2024, appeared in 13 games (all starts) and recorded 24 tackles, 7.0 TFLs, 1.5 sacks and 1 PD. In 2023, appeared in 13 games (7 starts) and tallied 27 tackles, 5.0 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, 1 PD and 1 FF. In 2022, appeared in 13 games (1 start) and recorded 18 tackles, 3.5 TFLs and 1.5 sacks. In 2021, appeared in 3 games before redshirting and tallied 3 tackles and 2.0 TFLs. In 2020, appeared in 6 games. Born 1/21/02 in Memphis, TN.
WR Wesley Grimes
6-2, 194, North Carolina State
Appeared in 43 games (11 starts) over 4 seasons at North Carolina State (2024-25) and Wake Forest (2022-23) and registered 77 recepts. for 1,121 yds. and 9 TDs. In 2025 at North Carolina State, appeared in 12 games (9 starts) and tallied 29 recepts. for 430 yds. and 3 TDs. In 2024, appeared in 13 games (2 starts) and registered 14 recepts. for 319 yds. and 1 TD. In 2023 at Wake Forest, appeared in 12 games (3 starts) and registered 20 recepts. for 339 yds. and 4 TDs. In 2022, appeared in 6 games and tallied 4 recepts. for 33 yds. and 1 TD. Born 3/9/04 in Raleigh, NC.
DL Mikail Kamara
6-0, 260, Indiana
Appeared in 52 games (51 starts) over 6 seasons at Indiana (2024-25) and James Madison (2020-23) and registered 163 tackles, 47.5 TFLs, 19.5 sacks, 6 PDs, 3 FFs and 1 INT. In 2025 at Indiana, started all 16 games he appeared in and tallied 34 tackles, 7.0 TFLs, 2.0 sacks and 1 PD, earning Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors. In 2024, started all 13 games he appeared in and recorded 47 tackles, 15.0 TFLs, 10.0 sacks, 2 FFs and 1 PD, earning First-Team All-Big Ten honors. In 2023 at James Madison, appeared in 12 games (all starts) and tallied 52 tackles, 17.5 TFLs, 6.5 sacks, 3 FFs and 2 PDs, earning Second-Team All-Sun Belt Conference honors. In 2022, appeared in 5 games (4 starts) and registered 14 tackles, 4.5 TFLs and 4.0 sacks. Redshirted in 2021 after starting all 6 games during the spring season of 2020 and tallied 16 tackles, 4.0 TFLs and 3.0 sacks. Born 10/10/01 in Ashburn, VA.
WR Will Pauling
5-9, 183, Notre Dame
Appeared in 48 games (31 starts) over 5 seasons at Notre Dame (2025), Wisconsin (2023-24) and Cincinnati (2021-22) and registered 155 recepts. for 1,753 yds. and 15 TDs. In 2025 at Notre Dame, appeared in 12 games (6 starts) and registered 26 recepts. for 381 yds. and 6 TDs. In 2024 at Wisconsin, started all 10 games he appeared in and tallied 42 recepts. for 407 yds. and 3 TDs. In 2023, started all 13 games he appeared in and led the team with 74 recepts. for 837 yds. and 6 TDs. In 2022 at Cincinnati, appeared in 9 games and registered 12 recepts. for 122 yds. In 2021, appeared in 4 games and tallied 1 recept. for 6 yds. before redshirting. Born 3/4/03 in Chicago, IL.
S Jalen Stroman
6-0, 203, Notre Dame
Appeared in 48 games (13 starts) over 5 seasons at Notre Dame (2025) and Virginia Tech (2021-24) and registered 148 tackles, 5.0 TFLs, 5 PDs, 2 FFs and 1 INT. In 2025 at Notre Dame, appeared in 12 games (5 starts) and tallied 37 tackles, 3.0 TFLs, 3 PDs and 1 INT (returned for a TD). In 2024 at Virginia Tech, appeared in 1 game after appearing in 11 games (7 starts) and recording 55 tackles, 2.0 TFLs and 2 PDs in 2023. In 2022, appeared in 11 games and tallied 43 tackles, 2 PDs and 2 FFs. In 2021, appeared in all 13 games and registered 8 special teams tackles. Born 5/22/03 in Bristow, VA.
DL James Thompson Jr.
6-6, 308, Illinois
Appeared in 54 games (38 starts) over 6 seasons at Illinois (2025) and Wisconsin (2020-24) and registered 99 tackles, 18.0 TFLs, 9.5 sacks and 1 FR. In 2025 at Illinois, started all 13 games he appeared in and tallied 41 tackles, 3.0 TFLs, 2.0 sacks and 1 PD, earning Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors. In 2024 at Wisconsin, appeared in 1 game after appearing in 13 games (11 starts) and registering 29 tackles, 5.5 TFLs and 3.0 sacks in 2023. In 2022, appeared in 13 games (7 starts) and tallied 23 tackles, 6.5 TFLs, 2.0 sacks and 1 FR. In 2021, appeared in all 13 games and registered 6 tackles after redshirting in 2020. Born 8/29/02 in Cincinnati, OH.
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